Don Brennan
Born: 12/2/1903 in Augusta, ME, USA
Died: 4/26/1953 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-04-16 | Final Game: 1937-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: James Donald Brennan
Biography
Don Brennan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1937. Born in 1903, Brennan established himself as a reliable arm during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 12 losses, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.19, he showcased his ability to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of his time.
Brennan was particularly noted for his strikeout capability, finishing his career with 172 strikeouts and securing 19 saves. His contributions were significant in an era when pitching strategies began to evolve, and he played a key role in his teamsโ efforts to compete in a league increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. Despite a relatively short career, Brennan's performances left a lasting impression, reflecting the competitive spirit and resilience of pitchers in the mid-1930s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 141 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 397.0 | 436 | 185 | 14 | 180 | 172 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NYY | AL | 5 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 85.0 | 92 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 4.98 | - |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 78.0 | 89 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 3.81 | 139.5 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 114.3 | 101 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 3.15 | 895.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 5 | 2 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 94.3 | 117 | 46 | 35 | 40 | 4.39 | 1650.6 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6.75 | -285.8 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 110 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 0.155 | 0.205 | 0.173 | 0.378 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NYY | AL | 18 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.259 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 28 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 38 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 41 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 141 | 0 | 10 | 75 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NYA | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1934 | CIN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | CIN | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936 | CIN | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| 1937 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | NY1 | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 141 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1924, 1925 |